Honorary Members Luncheon: Members meet once a year for a luncheon to interact and discuss topics of mutual interest with Honorary Members in small groups. Honorary Members are senior-level women in leadership positions at the university.
Honorary Members
In 2004, Women in Management invited 11 senior-level women administrators to become Honorary Members. Honorary Members are senior-level women in leadership positions at the university. Since the program’s inception, the number of Honorary Members has grown to 26.
Honorary membership recognizes individuals who are role models and mentors to other professional women at USC and exemplify the advancement of Women in Management’s mission: “To promote the professional development of women at USC to prepare them for advancement throughout their careers.”
One of WIM’s most popular and well-attended annual events is the Honorary Members luncheon, where WIM members and guests have the opportunity to interact with the Honorary Members in small groups. In the past, topics of discussion at the various tables have included:
- Most important career-enhancing strategies
- Most valuable problem-solving strategies
- Challenges and opportunities in a particular field or profession
- Advice for moving up the ladder of academic administration
- Balancing work and family
Visit the Honorary Members Nomination Process page to nominate a deserving senior-level woman in leadership at USC.
List of Current and Past Honorary Members
| Name | Title | Department |
| Aileen Adams | Former Vice Provost for Strategic Alliances | Provost’s Office |
| Carol Mauch Amir | General Counsel and Secretary of the University | Office of the General Counsel |
| Brenda Barnes | USC Radio President | KUSC |
| Roberta Diaz Brinton | Professor (Former Vice Provost for University Diversity) | Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Marilyn Flynn | Dean | School of Social Work |
| Karen Symms Gallagher | Dean | Rossier School of Edcation |
| Katharine Harrington | Vice President of Admissions and Planning | Enrollment Services |
| Martha Harris | Senior Vice President-Retired | University Relations |
| Carolyn Heine | Assistant Registrar | Academic Records and Registrar |
| Susan Heitman | Associate Senior Vice President-Retired | University Communications |
| Suh-Pyng Ku | Vice Dean Graduate Programs & Professor | Marshall School of Business |
| Laura LaCorte | Associate Sr. Vice President | Office of Compliance |
| Janis McEldowney | Assoc. Sr. Vice President, Human Resources | Senior Vice President, Administration |
| Jean Morrison | Former Executive Vice Provost of Academic Affairs | Academic Affairs, Director, Women in Science and Engineering |
| Sarah Pratt | Vice Provost of Graduate Programs & Professor | |
| Madeline Puzo | Dean | School of Theater |
| Catherine Quinlan | Dean | USC Libraries |
| Kristina Raspe | Former Vice President | Real Estate Development and Asset Management |
| Kristen F. Soares | Former Senior Associate Vice President, US Government Relations | Government and Community Relations |
| Barbara Solomon | Emerita Professor (Former Vice Provost for Faculty Diversity) | Emeriti Center |
| Rochelle Steiner | Professor (Former Dean) | Roski School of Fine Arts |
| Margo Steurbaut | Vice President for Finance | Office of Budget and Planning |
| Carolyn Webb de Macias | Vice President-Retired | External Relations |
| Ruth Weisberg | Professor (Former Dean) | Roski School of Fine Arts |
Senior Vice Presidents Luncheon: The membership meets annually with senior leaders to hear directly about issues important to the development of the university.
